Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc
Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it reported 30 grants totaling $100,453, with 83% of grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc gave $100K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,453
- +437.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +275.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,348
- +43.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,160,730
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc
- Review Cycle
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph P Heenan
Mailing address: PO Box 780, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone: (610) 496-7171
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Society of the Friendly Sons of St Patrick ($21K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 56 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Pennsylvania recipients received 83% of grant dollars. Recipients in Tennessee received 6%, Virginia 5%, Indiana 3%, and Minnesota 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
How Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc gives
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $163K (2020). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Society of the Friendly Sons of St Patrick Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $21,000 |
| Neumann University Aston, PA | Educational | $10,000 |
| St John Neumann Parish Bryn Mawr, PA | Educational | $6,850 |
| Chester County Hospital West Chester, PA | Educational | $6,000 |
| Saint Patrick Catholic Church Nashville, TN | Educational | $5,250 |
| Blue Beards for Charity Malvern, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Friends Association West Chester, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Quest Therapeutic Services West Chester, PA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Inc Alexandria, VA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Little Angel Gowns Noblesville, IN | Educational | $2,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,160,730 | $110,980 | $104,827 | $100,453 | 30 | $104,272 | $110,810 | $103,280 |
| 2023 | $2,154,577 | $90,901 | $54,661 | $18,700 | 8 | $21,366 | $90,881 | $100,301 |
| 2022 | $2,118,337 | $16,630 | $42,703 | $32,550 | 4 | $34,598 | $9,564 | $104,124 |
| 2021 | $2,144,410 | $-57 | $144,995 | $136,400 | 6 | $138,238 | $255 | $109,222 |
| 2020 | $2,289,462 | $285,394 | $169,775 | $162,742 | 8 | — | $280,742 | $121,889 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $103K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Neumann University describes its mission as educating a diverse community of learners, while Chester County Hospital describes its work as combining health professional education with patient care. Quest Therapeutic Services says it provides pediatric therapy for children with special needs, and Angel Flight East says it arranges free air transportation for qualified patients and their families.
Other 2024 recipients describe work including relief and support for people affected by cancer, legal advocacy for communities facing discrimination and poverty, and assistance to families caring for children with serious or chronic health needs. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $100,453. Awards ranged from $200 to $21,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest grants included $21,000 to the Society of the Friendly Sons of St Patrick in Philadelphia, $10,000 to Neumann University, $6,850 to St John Neumann Parish, and $6,000 to Chester County Hospital. Other grants included $5,000 each to Blue Beards for Charity, Friends Association, Quest Therapeutic Services, and the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to send a letter explaining the funding request and proof of 501(c)(3) public charity status. Awards are limited to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph P Heenan as chairman, Michael P Heenan as director, and Ryan M Heenan as vice chairman.
Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc is led by Joseph P. Heenan, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph P. Heenan
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Heenan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan M. Heenan
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc
How much does Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc gave $100K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 8 grants.
What is Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,348, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (5 grants), West Chester, PA (4 grants) and Malvern, PA (2 grants).
Does Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (30 grants).
Who are Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Society of the Friendly Sons of St Patrick ($21,000), Neumann University ($10,000) and St John Neumann Parish ($6,850), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc?
Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc?
Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2886960. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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